In short: Good course, tough windy weatherIn full: 1st time coming up from Stoke on Trent for this one, good but challenging course & a tough one to obtain a PB in. Would have been a great day but for the wind which was a shocker esecially as the inclines hit you with the wind full in your face!Good support from locals & marshalls bit subdued at finish line though.Would definately do it again!Date of review: October 25, 2009

In short: A challenging climb to the finish but there were lots of marshalls to give lots of encouragementIn full: As a relative novice runner, this was a great race! The course is a little tough, having a climb to the finish from mile 3, but the marshalls were fantastic! Frequent mile markers helped with pace along the route. The cool clear weather and some nice scenery made for a perfect race - and my PB! (near the back)Date of review: November 3, 2008

In short: a nice friendly race and nice courseIn full: I do this race every year to support our local clubs.The marshalls were all very friendly and encouraging. only moan is that the drinks station should be next to the finish not hidden at the back of the club house.Not a wise idea to finish in the mud, messed up by new trainers.see you next yearDate of review: October 30, 2008

In short: Enjoyable but challengingIn full: Enjoyable friendly run round Accrigton with good support from the marshalls. Feel like a speed god in the 1st half with great views then fight you way up on the return to town Date of review: October 29, 2008

In short: Great race with good challenge but lacks finishIn full: Start is far away from registration and is all a little confusing, start line not obvious and you never knew when to stop your watch as no prominent finish line stood out.Well marshalled and friendly.Limited parking at registration.Some of the route is risky due to traffic and side streets were traffic could approach, a small incline leading to a downhill 2 milish with a good demanding hill for about 3 milish leading to flat.Thrown on to the boggy mud for the finishing count when there was a perfectly dry dirt track.Results found on accy road runners web site.pre race map not clear.Date of review: October 28, 2008

In short: The hardest part is getting to the start!In full: Another good run around Accy, but registration is too far from the start. An ankle could be easily turned trudging across the playing fields. Any chance of changing the start? Overall, though, I enjoyed it again, but someone needs to tell the slower runners not to stand at the front! No offence, we've all been there (and will be there again) but it caused bit of a bottle neck. Nice memento at the end and very smoothly marshalled around the finish line.Date of review: October 28, 2007